Spring in Halifax is well underway, and with it comes the 3rd iteration of one of Long Lake Provincial Park’s most popular events. That’s right, this coming Saturday, June 1st at 10 am, the Long Lake Park Family 5k will return to the Lakeview Trail in Long Lake Provincial Park for the third time. This year, the run will once again have a fun, family friendly format that offers something for everyone. Runners young and old will find a competitive event presented in partnership with Run Nova Scotia and Aerobics First. Those with little ones will find a great reason to get out and walk (or stroll) 5 kilometres along one of the best trails in the Halifax area. After the event, there will once again be a post run gathering just up the street in the parkette on Hadley Crescent with snacks and refreshments for runners and walkers to enjoy. Water, coffee, apples, bananas and granola bars, (as well as some awesome prizes courtesy of Aerobics First) will all be up for grabs.
On another note, did we mention that this event is completely free? That’s right, come run, walk, celebrate the park and enjoy the weekend with us, all for free! Just register online using Race Roster by following the link on the Facebook event page called “Long Lake Park Family 5k 2019”. Or, go to raceroster.com and look up the Long Lake Park Family 5k to register and skip the Facebook page! On site registration will also be available, but only if there are spaces remaining, so book quickly to secure your spot.
In its first year, the event saw over two hundred participants. Last year, more than 350 people registered. And even though monsoon like rain fell all morning, the squall stopped just as the starting gun sounded and tons of runners completed the two loops that make up the 5km Lakeview Trail! After the wild weather last year, everyone is hoping for a beautiful day on June 1st, and the event will go forward rain or shine! This year, the run takes place the week before the Bluenose Marathon, so whether you’re not ready for the big race just yet, or you’re looking for a quick trial run (…get it?) to make sure you’re ready for the big event, the Long Lake Park Family Run is the place to be on June 1st.
This year, the trail is ready, and the stage is set for the biggest, most exciting edition of the run yet! So join us on Saturday June 1st at the parking lot of the Lakeview Trail in Long Lake Provincial Park for a morning full of fun and excitement for all.